Overview
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring that qualified individuals are using X-ray machines in a safe and appropriate manner through timely, high-quality inspections and investigations.
The Assistant Health Physicist (Asst. HP) applies principles of radiation and health physics, radiation control regulations, and departmental policies and procedures to review and perform work of average difficulty and complexity related to the X-Ray Machine Inspection Program. The position emphasizes fieldwork operations from a state regional compliance office and the incumbent assists higher-level physicists in the performance of their duties, including routine hazard evaluation of license applications, compliance inspections, and accident and complaint investigations. The Asst. HP is provided with radiation detection and other equipment necessary to support assigned duties and is expected to use, transport, and care for this equipment.
The incumbent works under supervision of the Senior Health Physicist (Sr. HP) of the Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement (ICE) Section, Radiation Machines, X-Ray Machine Inspection Unit, Region 2 Brea.
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) is within the Division of Radiation Safety & Environmental Management of the Department of Public Health. The Branch enforces the laws and regulations designed to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment. RHB is responsible for providing public health functions associated with administering a radiation control program. This includes licensing of radioactive materials, registration of X-ray-producing machines, certification of medical and industrial X-ray and radioactive, material users, inspection of facilities using radiation, investigation of radiation incidents, and surveillance of radioactive contamination in the environment.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
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About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
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